Acute Rehabilitation of Critical Illness Polyneuropathy After Suspected Vaping-Related Respiratory Failure-Acute Rehabilitation of Critical Illness Polyneuropathy After Suspected Vaping-Related Respiratory Failure

Acute Rehabilitation of Critical Illness Polyneuropathy After Suspected Vaping-Related Respiratory Failure

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The presenter describes a case of a 33-year-old male with a history of vaping who presented with shortness of breath and was diagnosed with vaping-associated lung injury. The patient required intubation and had a lengthy hospital course, including treatment for pneumonia. He underwent acute inpatient rehabilitation and made progress in improving his functional abilities with physical and occupational therapy. He was eventually discharged home and followed up in an outpatient clinic where he was found to have peripheral polyneuropathy. Despite residual weakness, he was able to return to work with the help of a structured outpatient therapy program. The presenter highlights the importance of early intervention and rehabilitation in cases of critical illness polyneuropathy associated with vaping.

Keywords

vaping-associated lung injury

shortness of breath

intubation

acute inpatient rehabilitation

polyneuropathy